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Dlhanson · 15 March 2023, 12:32 AM

Just received this and am still within the 14-day return window through Chrono24, if anyone is able to help further put my mind at ease regarding authenticity before the 2 weeks is up that would be greatly appreciated. I have called around and unfortunately there is no local shops that can provide an official authentication. I wound the watch to probably 90% on Friday and its sitting around 50% today so the PR seems to be reasonable. I have no reason to question the authenticity but wanted to confirm that I am not missing anything.

Thanks in advance, and thanks again to all of you who steered me in the direction of a 233, absolutely the right decision!!

vinny84 · 15 March 2023, 01:04 AM

Have you tried punching in the serial # on the Panerai services site? Services.Panerai.com

I know this could also be faked but it would be reassurance to me if the serial # was found in their system. The next step is to take it an AD near you and see if they can authenticate it that have a seasoned watchmaker

Dlhanson · 15 March 2023, 02:24 AM

I did check the website and it checked out. Like you said, that can be faked as well but one less reason for concern.

Unfortunately, the local AD does not have a watchmaker than can authenticate it

Sephiroth · 15 March 2023, 02:29 AM

If you bought from a reputable place you are likely fine.

CPZorro · 15 March 2023, 03:26 AM

You're fine. That is a good looking 233.

Have fun with it!

brandrea · 15 March 2023, 04:07 AM

If you’re in the GTA I’d drop in to the Pam boutique at Yorkdale

Dlhanson · 15 March 2023, 04:31 AM

I'm in Calgary, the only AD is Brinkhaus, but I was told they don't have a watchmaker so wouldn't be able to authenticate.

vinny84 · 15 March 2023, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dlhanson

I'm in Calgary, the only AD is Brinkhaus, but I was told they don't have a watchmaker so wouldn't be able to authenticate.

Same here at the Boutique in King of Prussia, PA. We would need to send it to Panerai in Switzerland for $400 to get a COA

unofficial · 15 March 2023, 04:39 AM

Compared this one to my PAM 233, all details are legit. Congrats on your new PAM ;)

Dlhanson · 15 March 2023, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unofficial

Compared this one to my PAM 233, all details are legit. Congrats on your new PAM ;)

Awesome, appreciate that!

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 18 March 2023, 07:11 AM

Never seen a 233 replicated .. except very very bad copies .. but yours is legit ..

jynx1972 · 18 March 2023, 10:46 AM

Legit

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Dlhanson · 19 March 2023, 01:17 AM

Appreciate all the feedback!

15 March 2023, 12:32 AM	#1
Dlhanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17	233 Authenticity Just received this and am still within the 14-day return window through Chrono24, if anyone is able to help further put my mind at ease regarding authenticity before the 2 weeks is up that would be greatly appreciated. I have called around and unfortunately there is no local shops that can provide an official authentication. I wound the watch to probably 90% on Friday and its sitting around 50% today so the PR seems to be reasonable. I have no reason to question the authenticity but wanted to confirm that I am not missing anything. Thanks in advance, and thanks again to all of you who steered me in the direction of a 233, absolutely the right decision!! Attached Images

15 March 2023, 01:04 AM	#2
vinny84 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 868	Have you tried punching in the serial # on the Panerai services site? Services.Panerai.com I know this could also be faked but it would be reassurance to me if the serial # was found in their system. The next step is to take it an AD near you and see if they can authenticate it that have a seasoned watchmaker

15 March 2023, 02:24 AM	#3
Dlhanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17	I did check the website and it checked out. Like you said, that can be faked as well but one less reason for concern. Unfortunately, the local AD does not have a watchmaker than can authenticate it

15 March 2023, 02:29 AM	#4
Sephiroth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: FL Posts: 185	If you bought from a reputable place you are likely fine.

15 March 2023, 03:26 AM	#5
CPZorro Banned Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Kansas, US Posts: 152	You're fine. That is a good looking 233. Have fun with it!

15 March 2023, 04:07 AM	#6
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 81,619	If you’re in the GTA I’d drop in to the Pam boutique at Yorkdale

15 March 2023, 04:31 AM	#7
Dlhanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17	I'm in Calgary, the only AD is Brinkhaus, but I was told they don't have a watchmaker so wouldn't be able to authenticate.

15 March 2023, 04:39 AM	#9
unofficial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Dubai Posts: 65	Compared this one to my PAM 233, all details are legit. Congrats on your new PAM ;)

18 March 2023, 07:11 AM	#11
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,656	Never seen a 233 replicated .. except very very bad copies .. but yours is legit ..

18 March 2023, 10:46 AM	#12
jynx1972 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Croatia Posts: 63	Legit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2023, 01:17 AM	#13
Dlhanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17	Appreciate all the feedback!

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